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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 786.51, 1,173.88 and 773.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 786.51, 1,173.88 and 773.54 is: 1,154.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    786.51 : 1,173.88 = 773.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    786.51/1,173.88 = 773.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    786.51x = 1,173.88 × 773.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    786.51x = 908,042.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,042.63/786.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,154.52

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